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Precious Peacock Ornament
The Holiday Collection
Fill your home with meaning these holidays, with a symbol of solidarity, empowerment and hope. All 24 ornaments in the MADE51 Holiday Collection are handcrafted by refugees, and tell the story about the cultural heritage of its maker.
Precious Peacock Ornament
Crafted by Afghan refugees living in Pakistan
This vibrantly embroidered peacock is a homage to one of nature's most splendid creatures. Peacocks, often associated with strength and divinity, live in the wild in Pakistan.
Made in partnership with Artisan Links
About the craftsmanship
Afghan artisans are skilled in a range of embroidery techniques, handed on through generations. The style used on the peacock is Pukhtadozi. ‘Pukhta’ means strong and ‘dozi’ means embroidery – the technique originated in Uzbekistan, until Nomadic Uzbeks took the tradition to neighbouring countries, including Afghanistan.
Size:
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8 cm x 8 cm
Materials:
- Linen, thread, glass beads, stuffing
Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and colour.
Worldwide Shipping
All Holiday Collection ornaments are dispatched from the US, Netherlands, or Hong Kong, depending on where you are. We offer worldwide shipping.
Bringing refugee craftsmanship to the world
MADE51 is brought to life by UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, a global organization dedicated to saving lives. protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.
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"I get paid for the work that I do and I am able to earn a living for my children. That's the biggest positive change I have achieved. The fact that I am able to afford food for my family also makes me very proud. It has given a boost to the women in my community, now they want to earn too."
- Bibi, Afghan refugee in Pakistan
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